SARA SAMIR
Sheikh Zayed City,GZ
Summary
PharmD graduate with extensive experience in oncology and community pharmacy. Proficient in prescription review, medication verification, patient counseling, and sterile compounding. Strong knowledge of pharmacy operations and regulatory compliance, with effective communication skills demonstrated through clinical reporting and teamwork. Detail-oriented and dedicated to ensuring patients receive timely and accurate therapies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Pharmacist
Alarab Pharmacies
01.2025 - Current
- Reviewed prescriptions, checked completeness of medication orders, and detected therapy changes or missing information.
- Verified patient profiles and supported decisions to ensure the right medication was dispensed accurately and cost-effectively.
- Resolved problems related to product availability, therapy suitability, or missing prescription details.
- Provided counseling and education to increase patient understanding and adherence.
- Maintained accurate dispensing logs, pharmacy records, and regulatory documentation.
- Utilized pharmacy software systems for medication processing and tracking.
Oncology Pharmacist – IV Compounding Unit
Baheya Foundation
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Reviewed chemotherapy prescriptions and verified doses based on patient parameters to ensure treatment accuracy.
- Conducted over 100+ sterile compounding preparations daily, in full compliance with oncology safety and preparation standards.
- Identified discrepancies in orders, flagged issues, and documented changes to maintain patient safety.
- Coordinated daily with 10+ staff from oncologists and nursing teams to ensure timely and correct preparation and delivery of medications.
- Maintained detailed treatment records, ensuring accurate clinical documentation and traceability.
- Ensured full compliance with hazardous drug handling requirements and accreditation standards (JCI & Al-Jahar).
Community Pharmacy Trainee
Alarab Pharmacies
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Gained extensive practical experience in dispensing, patient counseling, and managing pharmacy workflow in a high-volume retail setting.
- Supported inventory management and ensured compliance with all dispensing regulations.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) - Clinical Pharmacy
Suez Canal University
08-2025
Bachelor of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Industry -
Sinai University
06-2023
Skills
Clinical and technical skills
- Prescription review and validation
- Medication discrepancy identification
- Aseptic and sterile compounding
- Clinical documentation accuracy
- Compliance with clinical protocols and accreditation standards (JCI and Al-Jahar)
Administrative and operational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Accurate data entry and record keeping
- Pharmacy dispensing software proficiency
- Coordination with medical teams
Soft skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving expertise
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Time management skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Fast learning
Conferences
Africa Health Excon – 2025
(Attended 15+ high-impact sessions across diverse medical and business domains, focusing on clinical pharmacy advancements, medical billing and coding, and digital health strategies, and gained broad knowledge of emerging healthcare market trends and interdisciplinary clinical practices)
Certifications Courses
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Systems
- Medical Coding for Beginners
- Medical Writing for Healthcare Professionals
- Prescription Drug Misuse and Addiction
- Basics of Scientific Research
- MBA Principles
- Antibiotics and Outpatient Infections
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Precision Medicine
- Introduction to Forensic Sciences
- Digital Transformation Certificate (Certified proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Web Research, and the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications.)
- First Aid Principles
Languages
Arabic
Native
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
A1
Timeline
Community Pharmacist
Alarab Pharmacies
01.2025 - Current
Oncology Pharmacist – IV Compounding Unit
Baheya Foundation
03.2024 - 10.2024
Community Pharmacy Trainee
Alarab Pharmacies
01.2021 - 01.2023
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) - Clinical Pharmacy
Suez Canal University
Bachelor of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Industry -
Sinai University